Glazing Wood Windows

Leah from see jane drill demonstrates the process of re glazing old wood windows.

Glazing wood windows.

Apply a thin bead of putty to the frame. So when good looks matter consider wood moldings rather than putty to hold the glass in place 1 4 in. Join steve as he shows you how easy it is to glaze a sash. Finally turn the sash right side up and glaze the bottom of each pane.

Place the sash upside down and glaze the top of each pane first. Support see jane drill by shopping on amazon through our link. Turn the sash sideways to glaze both sides of each pane. Make sure the bead is large enough so that the glaze squeezes out for a good seal.

Old wood windows traditionally have glazing putty on the exterior of the sashes. If the glazing is cold you can heat the glazing putty for about 20 seconds with a heat gun on low. This beveled putty glazing is the big finish to all the restoration work and is typically the last thing done before finish painting. There s no need for glazing points.

Of course he s glazed 10 000 sashes and makes it look easy but then again he s had the practice. One method is to roll out a thin bead and place it on the frame. Quarter round works for most windows. Set the glass in place over a light bead of latex caulk.